Faith

Why would I want the word faith in the name of my blog?

The definition of faith according to the dictionary in my Bible is - reliance, loyalty, or complete trust in God or someone else.
According to my online Webster's dictionary one definition of faith is the emotion of the mind which is called trust or confidence,  exercised toward the moral character of God, and particularly of the Savior, Jesus Christ. There are many others, but I think my favorite definition of faith is in the book of Hebrews. 

Hebrews 11:1    Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.  (NIV)

other verses I like regarding faith include..

Hebrews 11:6    And without faith it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.  (NIV)

Romans 5:1    Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 


There are many others I like too, but won't list them all here.  I'd love to hear some of your favorite verses!  

Faith, why is it important to me?  My life revolves around my faith in Jesus Christ.   I have no doubt that He exists, that He is real, He loves me and is involved in my life. Do you wonder how I know? 

That's where faith comes in. I have confidence in what I hope for and assurance about the promises He has made that I do not yet see.  I know there is a home in heaven being built for me specifically!   I look forward with anticipation to that day when I can look into Jesus eyes, take His hand,  actually touch Him!!!  And walk through heaven talking to Him.  

So how did I get here?  Are you wondering how I can be so confident? ............... Wow, me confident.....that is not at all a word I would use to describe myself...I'm sitting here kind of in shock? or awe?  not sure how to describe it...to look and see that word...confident..about me....OK, so Lord, I am learning as I am blogging..thank you!!

Anyway, that is a story for another time....right now an amazing praise to God!

So, I can be confident, not in myself, not at all, my confidence comes through my faith in Jesus Christ.  I am confident that He does not lie. I am confident that He keeps His promises. I am confident that He will never leave or forsake me!  

This comes from experiencing Him in my life.  Most especially in the last 10 - 15 years,  He has literally reached down and directed my life in such a way that has led me right here, tonight, right now to be able to sit and type this blog and assure you that, Yes, Jesus Christ is alive. Yes, Jesus Christ is the Son of God. Yes, Jesus Christ can and will forgive ANY sin!
And if Jesus can love me (and He does!) He will also love you!!!

I will never forget the first time I studied Romans in Bible Study Fellowship.  (Look it up Biblestudyfellowshipinternational.org) Again a story for later!  But when I read Romans 7:14 - 25,  I was stunned!!!  Paul was describing not only himself, but ME!!!!

I am going to put my own words in here, so please look up the verses for yourself!!
Paul said I do not understand what I do. What I want to do I don't do, but what I don't want to do I do! What I hate I do! Good itself does not dwell in me, it is my sinful nature.  I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot do it.  Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. What a wretched man (woman) I am! Who will rescue me?  Praise be to God who delivers me through Jesus Christ my Lord!

I still can read this passage and be amazed that a man like Paul felt so exactly like I do. He called himself the chief of all sinners....I tend to think I fit that,  some day I look forward to talking to Paul about it!   :)

My faith rests in Jesus Christ who has set me free from sin, by His sacrifice of Himself on the cross to pay the penalty for MY sin. 

So, I want faith to be a part of my blog title because it is how I live my life.  I hope as we continue on, (and I hope you will continue with me!) that I can share my faith journey in such a way that you will be encouraged and grow confident in faith in Jesus. 

Please feel free to comment. Your comments will encourage me to keep at this. Thank you for reading my attempt to blog!  This is another one of those learning experiences I believe God has set before me.  I am going to do my best to be obedient!   

Have a great day tomorrow...oops just  looked at the time....it is now today!.....
Remember to look for Jesus in your life, ask Him to reveal Himself to you....He will do it!  

Love and prayers sent your way! 
Barb